Bloodlust

Bloodlust by Sandra Brown is a gripping suspense novel where a detective seeks justice for his murdered wife with the help of a psychotherapist, all while battling an undeniable attraction to her. Sandra Brown, a New York Times bestselling author, creates a captivating tale of desire and danger.

"Brown is at the top of her game with this one." --Library Journal (Starred Review)

Two years ago, Detective Mitch Haskell lost his wife to a vicious act of retribution. He attributes her murder to two men: Roland Malone and the unidentified mastermind known only as Oz. Malone, a ruthless executioner and drug dealer posing as a restaurant owner, operates with surgical precision, leaving no trace. His actions serve the mysterious Oz, a faceless kingpin of a drug trafficking ring whose very name incites fear.

Obsessively determined to avenge his wife's murder, Mitch has been spiralling downward, endangering his personal relationships and resorting to excessive drinking to numb the pain. After crossing a line, his former best friend and now boss, Detective John Bowie, has mandated therapy for Mitch to gain control of his life.

Dr. Dylan Reede, empathic and insightful, immediately senses the profound grief beneath Mitch's casual demeanour and wisecracks. Determined to utilise his therapy sessions meaningfully, Dylan finds herself struggling to maintain the professional boundaries essential to keeping her own tragic past at bay.

As Mitch closes in on Oz and Malone's operation, they are ready to stop him by any means necessary. When it becomes apparent that Dylan might possess the key to their downfall, the irresistible attraction between Mitch and Dylan threatens their professional integrity and places them directly in Oz's crosshairs.